Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Motorola Signature

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,418,085); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 133); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Performance 75
Display 61
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 59
Value for money 38
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?

  • Overall rating 63/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4323 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 203g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, Motorola Signature — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (78/100 vs 59/100).

Apple iPhone 14 Plus: The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 14 Plus Motorola Signature
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1418085 3942923
Geekbench Single 2303 3640
Geekbench Multi 5725 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2778x1284 1264x2780
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4323 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 133 164
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 203 g 186 g
Launch price $899 $699
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2778x1284
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • 4323 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Plus Apple A15 Bionic
63/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +64.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
$899
Motorola Signature
$699

Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Signature was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (84/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (91/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (77/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (78/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.